India in Australia

  Saurabh Mishra OAM “I’m interested in many things,” Saurabh Mishra says, matter-of-factly. “I find I can contribute meaningfully in many streams.” For his many innovative contributions...

  Reflecting on his journey since arriving in Australia, Dr Atul Kumar Garg of Perth says, “Australia has given me great opportunities since I arrived...

  When Melbourne’s Dr Abhishek Verma first found out he was getting an OAM, he didn’t believe it. “I thought this has got to be some...

  An 18-month-old girl from Melghat, a tribal Maharashtra region, arrived with severe burn contractures across her right arm and fingers. Malnourished and living far...

  In the 1800s, U V Swaminatha Iyer (known affectionately as Tamil Thaataa) painstakingly rebuilt Tamil scholarship, restoring lost texts and revitalising the language for future generations.   Is it any surprise that Professor Balasubramaniam Venkatesh,...

  Valsamma Eapen AO When Tourette Syndrome activist John Davidson involuntarily shouted a racial slur during this year’s BAFTA Awards, the backlash was immediate. The incident...

  King's Birthday Honours 2026 Ten Australians of Indian origin feature in the King's Birthday Honours (2026) list, with recipients recognised across a range of medal...